Artwork
The Wine Harvest (September)
The Wine Harvest (September) is an ink drawing by the Renaissance artist Jörg Breu the Elder. It dates from 1521 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
The painting is titled The Wine Harvest (September) by Breu the Elder, Jörg.
It was created in or before 1521, a time of great artistic change.
The artist used pen and black ink with gray wash on laid paper to create this work, which is now held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, and is part of the Renaissance movement, learn more about the movement: Renaissance.
Overview
The Wine Harvest (September) is a drawing created by Jörg Breu the Elder in 1521. It is executed in pen and black ink with gray wash on laid paper.
Technique & Style
Breu employed a detailed ink and wash technique to render the scene, characteristic of his skill as a draftsman. The use of gray wash adds depth and nuance to the composition.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a seasonal scene of grape harvesting, likely symbolizing the month of September. This representation of a rural activity reflects the artist's interest in everyday life and the cycles of nature.
History & Provenance
The drawing is now held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington. Breu, a master painter from Augsburg, was influenced by his travels to Austria and Italy, and worked primarily in Augsburg after his return.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jörg Breu the Elder (c. 1475–1537), of Augsburg, was a painter of the German Danube school. He was the son of a weaver. He journeyed to Austria and created several multi-panel altarpieces there in 1500–02, such as the…
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